Letters to the editor

Whether it’s something that’s bothering you or something you want to praise, our letters page will give you the chance to tell the rest of Bedford Borough what’s on your mind.

Maybe you’ve got something to say about one of our recent articles. Even if you disagree with what we’ve published, we want to hear from you.

Simply email letters@BedfordIndependent.co.uk and your opinions, rants, ideas, compliments or criticisms could soon feature on our pages.
Terms and conditions:

  • Only letters from Bedford Borough residents will be accepted unless they are from a nationally recognised charity or public body with a subject that may be of interest to our readers.
  • You must include your full name and full address for your letter to be considered for publication.
  • Our editorial policy is to only publish your name, street name and/or town or village.
  • Names and addresses can be withheld but only with good reason.
  • If possible, please include a high-quality photo with your letter.
  • Letters may be edited for length, typos and formatting purposes.
  • Write respectfully, refraining from the use of personal comments or attacks, profanity, or remarks that may be considered offensive.
  • We reserve the right to refuse publication without a reply.

Further terms & conditions for reader letters and comments can be found on our ethics and editorial policy page.

Updated: 01 January 2024

Letters: Network Rail advocate six track option for EWR through Bedford

Network Rail (NR) has released their Strategy Statement regarding East West Main Line (a.k.a. East West Rail) in advance of the remodelled business case review for the Department for Transport...

Letters: “Bus station is filthy”

Regarding your recent article about the alleged deep clean at the bus station, l decided to take a look today, and l can safely say…

Letters: My experience as a sponsor in the Homes for Ukraine scheme

The process to host Ukrainian refugees may not be a smooth one, but it is definitely worth it and I hope that many more Bedfordians will open the door of their homes to those who need...

Letters: An open letter to East West Rail Co “start treating us with the courtesy we deserve”

It has been a year now since your letter arrived on my doormat telling me and my family that our home MAY BE AFFECTED by the proposed Bedford to Cambridge section of your project. Your lovely...

Letters: Sticky problem ruining Bedford High Street

The newly designed High Street is indeed a credit to the Borough but I fear its pristine condition is already marred. Having spent the weekend in Lichfield I was surprised how the...

Letters: I’m delighted at cycle ban

Delighted to see that common sense has prevailed and cycling continues to be banned from the town centre, along with the scooters, they are just a menace in any pedestrian area, and in the...

Letters: Councillors, prove you really do support low carbon forms of travel

With the news that Charles Royden has recommended that BBC Executive ignore the results of a recent consultation concerning cycling in the town centre I have this proposal: That, in order to show...

Letters: Cycling ban affects economic vitality of the town

Cycling Campaign for North Bedfordshire (CCNB) is concerned that the recommendation on the renewal of the PSPO ban on cycling in the town centre is to extend it for a further three...

Letters: PCC’s government has created the funding gaps he’s raising Council Tax to plug

I'm pleased to see that the Bedfordshire Police and Crime Commissioner agrees with me that his Government need to fund our force properly...

Letters: Mythbusting the Highway Code changes

There’s been some recent media attention on the new Highway Code rules and guidelines, along with some misinformation leading to some...

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